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Coverage dated November 12, 2026

Humpback Whale Appears in the Hudson, Delighting Boaters and New Yorkers

Headline from New York Times

The whale was spotted swimming, feeding and breaching in the Hudson River on Thursday.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Sightings of the species are becoming increasingly common as experts worry about danger posed by busy waterways A humpback whale was spotted on Thursday swimming in New York’s Hudson River, sparking a social media frenzy.

  2. New York Post

    Humpback whale spotted in NYC waters as experts issue warning to boaters (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Breathtaking video captured the mammal spouting through its blowhole off Pier 45.

  3. New York Times

    Humpback Whale Appears in the Hudson, Delighting Boaters and New Yorkers (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The whale was spotted swimming, feeding and breaching in the Hudson River on Thursday.